Writing: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE WHEN WRITING FOR THE INTERNET?

IS THERE A DIFFERENCE WHEN WRITING FOR THE INTERNET?

Written by Charlene Rashkow

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Internet requires one important distinction. That distinction is less verbiage with more impact!

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MAKE YOUR WORDS STING...THEN RUN LIKE HELL!

Written by Doug C. Grant

(I wrote this article shortly before repparttar

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following article with that context in mind.)

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You know repparttar 129876 feeling.

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